Pokémon Pokopia is scheduled to launch on Switch 2 on 5th March 2026, bringing a life-sim flavour to the Pocket Monster world as you play a human-looking Ditto building a town, chatting with fellow Pokémon, and generally enjoying a cosy, colourful, crop-harvesting life.
Note. This Switch 2 exclusive is the first Game-Key Card release from Nintendo, so be aware that there's no data on the cartridge itself. The cartridge acts as a key to download the game only - check out Game-Key Card guide for more information.
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Pre-order Pokémon Pokopia
The first pre-orders for Pokopia are live in the US and UK. Here is a selection - we'll update this guide with more options as they appear, plus any pre-order bonuses.
In the UK, My Nintendo Store has your choice of a tote bag, a travel bag, or a reusable mug as pre-order options. Pre-orders also come with an in-game Ditto rug that can be claimed until 31st January 2027, although Nintendo also makes it clear that the "item is also obtainable through normal gameplay."
The Pokémon Center website is teasing a physical Ditto Sitting Cutie Plush offer, though, so watch this space.
Pre-Order Pokémon Pokopia with eShop Credit
This being a Game-Key Card 'physical' release, you're not going to be saving space on your Switch 2 by buying digital, so if you decide to go full digital and need some eShop credit, we've got you covered.
The digital version is also cheaper in the UK - £58.99 versus £66.99 for the Game-Key Card.
Just make sure to apply the credit to the account you're using to purchase the game/upgrade!
Will you be going digital or picking up a Game-Key Card? Let us know below.